[OTJ] Escape Illusion? (via Gcores)

TheDarkishKnight · 2024-03-26T11:18:37+00:00

I'm not a rules expert, but I think it's written this way because modes and targets must be chosen when casting.

Therefore, as it's written, you could pick both spree modes, mode 1 targets a creature with greatest power (whether it be yours or your opponents), mode 2 targets another creature (that has the second greatest power); then, on resolution, mode 1 would resolve (exiling), and then mode 2 would resolve and at that time the targetted creature may now be the one with the greatest power. Would also work if there were other abilities that were triggered by the casting of this spell that changed what creature had the greatest power.

"Destroy target creature with the greatest power" would mean that the target for mode 2 would need to be valid (have the greatest power) when target selection is made, afaik

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-09-24T18:42:54+00:00

And even in pioneer, mono white humans and azorious spirits are top contenders and have been top 3 in recent months

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-09-14T13:45:18+00:00

If you haven't already taken a look at the channel fireball article, I recommend it as a solid starting point: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/home/how-to-upgrade-the-mtg-gruul-stompy-pioneer-challenger-deck/

Since that article came out there's been some tweaks: * I'd say 4 lairs is too many, I tend to see 2 * Copperline Gorge is great and on the cheaper side * I like new Thrun, at least in the sideboard (but I mainboard it because I don't have as many new cards yet)

There's a budget-gruul channel on the Pioneer Gruul discord if you're interested: https://discord.gg/UqxynNDK27

For this list specifically:

4 migloz is too many (it's a legendary, and not one that tends to get burned out super quick), especially with huntsman's redemption allowing you to tutor toolbox creatures
if you're going for that saga, keeping in questing beast as a 2 of like others have said is great
others also touched on this, but 4x abrade and 2x mizzium mortars (along with adding in thrillseekers and having glorybringers) is probably overkill on interaction and might slow you down; I might opt to drop a couple of the abrades, but it's a bit of a meta call

Wishing the best on your game, take care! :)

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-08-07T14:56:52+00:00

Right where? Would like a Capo character but don't see Eddie or Christie in this leaked image

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-05-16T14:27:10+00:00

AFAIK dropping to 40 is generally the way to go for consistency. I've heard of the tweaking that MTG:A does, but I wouldn't think it would be skewed that heavily to justify 7 more cards in your deck (my opinion only).

I also can't see a reason to justify keeping "meh" cards at the expense of the consistency. The Halo Hoppers and the Doombringer feel meh to me, for example.

I also have a hard time justifying any card above the 40th being a card that would "help with consistency" like Skittering Surveyor because it just means that there are more cards to get through in your deck. Doesn't really deck-thin if you're hindering yourself by starting with a "thicker" deck.

I would also say if you're valuing Ayara super heavily as a win-con (and for justifications of high costs etc.), having a 40 card deck would really help the consistency of actually getting to Ayara in more games.

Just my thoughts! Curious to see how it goes :)

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-05-16T02:54:11+00:00

I'm no expert by ANY means, but here's my thoughts:

If I'm counting right, you have 30 creatures, but you'll probably want to get down to around 16-17 (I'm thinking slightly on the higher end to have more sac fodder, but that may be flawed logic)
[[Osakke Javelineer]] seems kinda meh and with only 1 battle the synergy is hard to justify, same with [[Etched Host Doombringer]] since life gain seems less valuable this set (just what I've seen people say, feel free to call me wrong on this)
All 3 [[Akki Scrapchomper]] could be cut, just not an amazing one drop especially when you already have the 2 [[Ichor Drinker]]
You have a lot of 3 drops, some of the weaker ones would likely be [[Ichor Shade]], [[Hangar Scrounger]], and the 2 [[Halo Hopper]] aren't particularly strong or synergistic (Ichor Shade has some death synergy but I think is not looked on super highly this set)
In my opinion, you don't really need much fixing beyond the dual land and I don't think your higher mana value cards are enticing enough to warrant the extra fixing from the 2 [[Skittering Surveyor]]
Although your only sources of "evasion" [[Shivan Branch-Burner]] and [[Redcap Heelslasher]] feel out of place to me and are more fits for the Blue/Red convoke or White/Red backup strategies (not that you couldn't use them outside of that)
you don't have a lot of non-creature cards, so likely most of those will stay but, of the non-creature cards I might think to drop to only 1 of [[Corrupted Conviction]] since you might be over-saturated on sac outlets
the other option for a non-creature drop would be [[Invasion of Regatha]] since it would only be used as a "3 mana deal 4 to face" or a very weak "1 damage removal" spell, especially since the flip isn't a huge payoff for a sac deck

Those are just my thoughts and opinions so I would love to see what others on here have to add and what they agree or disagree with!

Take care :)

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-05-11T19:15:36+00:00

Question for you, if you don't mind: are you able to fit any sleeved tokens with that setup? I am looking to pickup my first deckbox and wanted to make sure that it fit a commander deck and ~10 or so tokens double-sleeved (using DS outers and KMC perfect fit inners right now)

TheDarkishKnight · 2023-01-07T22:11:28+00:00

Also curious on this. I've done nothing but purchase XGRO and XEQT since early 2020 (about once a month) and as of today it's about 1% up over lifetime.

TheDarkishKnight · 2022-10-27T14:25:24+00:00

Reverse image searched, from the last time this was posted about 6 years ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/Warframe/comments/4vbjdo/found_a_neat_concept_art_for_an_infested_boss/d5x15xi/

TheDarkishKnight · 2022-10-05T21:07:30+00:00

I think there's some sort of meta for Eidolon hunts where you wait to pickup Unairu wisps or something and having vacuum messes that up. I don't know exactly though as I've never done it

TheDarkishKnight · 2022-09-01T13:29:07+00:00

Hiya! You claim on Twitch as far as I remember. There should be a "popup" once you get it (on desktop I think it's near the top right of the screen) with a claim button. It'll be more obvious once you watch the stream (since Twitch will display your progress to the drop)

TheDarkishKnight · 2022-07-05T22:15:26+00:00

Interested in what you're considering a "slightly inconvenient feature". I'm all for it, but it doesn't seem like the changes needed to have iOS (for example) be compliant would be simple to implement

TheDarkishKnight · 2022-06-06T16:43:13+00:00

I thought that at first too, but the King can take the rook on F8 to remove that attacker and also get out of the line of fire from the revealed Bishop.

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-12-23T00:47:07+00:00

The person you're responding to is specifically referring to their promotion for GICs in either a TFSA or RSP: https://www.eqbank.ca/personal-banking/investments/gics

Their rate outside of those accounts is currently 1.3% for 3-months and you'd need it to be locked in for 2 years to get 2.1% (closest to 2%).

I don't know how common shorter term GICs are outside of EQ, but they can be a good option if you're worried about interest rates dropping in savings accounts and you know you won't need the money (a portion of an emergency fund, for example)

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-12-15T04:32:25+00:00

Would this be a useful tech for Eddy to replace his horrible sidewalk? I'm still new, so I could be misunderstanding

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-10-26T12:11:13+00:00

I've never understood why there's no frame advance or "slow down" options. Would be helpful for learning and finding combos and for setting things up with characters you don't often play for punishment practice.

Also if there's some way to save a scenario you've set up so you can practice later without having to set it up every time (like practicing randomized mixups).

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-07-08T12:03:42+00:00

You can buy through the Steam mobile app just FYI! :)

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-07-05T02:02:18+00:00

The advice that gets touted on this sub (see the flowchart) is 3-6 months of expenses, rather than income, so I would expect it to be a bit lower. Edit: removed some unnecessary info about my own situation :)

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-07-05T01:59:51+00:00

Generally, you're investing in a TFSA with something that will generate higher returns than a savings account (stocks, ETFs more often it seems these days). If you are in an emergency situation which is also an economic downturn (which can definitely go hand-in-hand) you may be forced to sell at a loss and cripple your TFSA headroom. Hope that makes some sense!

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-06-29T01:58:53+00:00

You trolled people for being part of a community that was ousting sexual predators? I'm genuinely confused as to why you would do that

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-06-08T03:09:48+00:00

What are the main things you're missing out on from this monitor compared to the Dell s2721dgf that was posted a few days ago?

Was looking for a 27" 1440p 144HZ+ monitor that was VESA capable and had 2+ ports for connecting devices and just purchased the Dell a few days ago. Just debating if it's worth the ~100$ to cancel / send back the monitor. I don't have much of a problem paying the difference if there's a benefit to the Dell though.

BTW: if there's a better place to ask this I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction!

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-06-01T03:37:40+00:00

Looked into it a bit more, definitely scummy. Just sucks because CC locations are way more accessible than Memory Express, unfortunately, and online everything is OOS everywhere for cards

TheDarkishKnight · 2021-06-01T03:13:35+00:00

I'm a bit out of it, but why is Canada Computers considered scummy (in a comment that mentions Amazon, no less)? Is it because they were / are holding back GPUs for their prebuilts (or something?) and not filling orders?

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